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The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise
The kids are not alright. Here’s how philanthropy can help
Rates of chronic absence have skyrocketed since the pandemic; find out how funders can invest in reversing this troubling trend to ensure kids in the U.S. are able to benefit from regularly going to school.
September 5, 2024
Backing feminist movements, driving equitable grantmaking
Funding for women, girls, and gender-expansive people remains under 2% of total philanthropy; discover why more support of feminist movements is critical to creating a more equitable world for all.
September 4, 2024
Trusting community organizers to build a multiracial democracy
Learn how grassroots power building helps advance economic and racial equity in California–and why funders’ long-term partnerships and investments in these community-led efforts are key to unlocking transformational change.
September 3, 2024
Elevate your nonprofit grant writing success with expert tips
Use Candid’s top nonprofit grant writing tips, expert articles, and free resources to write grant proposals that successfully showcase impact, appeal to funders, and make a compelling case for funding your cause.
August 29, 2024
Investing in public interest law to power community change
Learn how public interest law works to bridge the ‘justice gap’ in the U.S.–and why investing in public interest attorneys plays a key role in serving communities in the greatest need of legal aid.
August 28, 2024
5 takeaways from the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report
Understand how today’s donor-advised fund landscape is evolving using five key takeaways from the “2024 DAF fundraising report” and discover recent trends in DAF donors, gifts, revenues, and more.
August 27, 2024
What we’re reading: 5 popular Issue Lab reports from 2024
Check out these five popular Issue Lab reports to access 2024 research and insights from across the social sector on subjects like nonprofit staff diversity, donor-advised funds, AI adoption in grantmaking, and more.
August 26, 2024
What does racial equity look like in lean foundations?
Get insights into racial equity at today’s lean foundations–which operate with little or few staff–to learn where things stand and where progress is still needed based Exponent Philanthropy’s 2024 research report.
August 22, 2024
A big impact with bite-sized social media
In a world of shrinking attention spans, learn about the advantages of using microlearning on social media to engage and educate supporters online–and get real-world tips on how your nonprofit can put this approach into practice.
August 21, 2024
Building trust-based capital through nonprofit endowments
Nonprofit endowments ensure organizations can drive sustainable impact. Get a fresh perspective on endowments and the need for funders to make such investments in their grantees’ long-term success.
August 20, 2024
Streamlining demographic data collection
Learn how Candid is approaching data collaboration with Demographics via Candid, including lessons learned in the process and what benefits this initiative holds for the sector.
August 19, 2024
Expert tips for nonprofit fundraising success
To achieve more nonprofit fundraising success, check out Candid’s how-to articles, free resources, data-driven insights, and expert tips to help you boost individual giving, tap into grant funding, and more.
August 15, 2024